Difference between revisions of "Para-toluenesulfonic acid"

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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  
* Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
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* Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 07:32, 24 July 2013

Description

Colorless, hygroscopic crystals used as an extender in soaps.

Synonyms and Related Terms

p-toluenesulfonate; p-toluenesulfonic acid, monohydrate; p-tolylsulfonic acid; p-TSA; tosic acid; 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid; p-methylphenylsulfonic acid;

Chemical structure

Para-toluenesulfonic acid.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in ethanol, ether, water.

Composition C6H4(SO3H)(CH3)
CAS 104-15-4
Melting Point 107
Density 1.24
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 172.2
Boiling Point 140

Hazards and Safety

Combustible. Flash point = 184 C. Corrosive. Contact causes irritation and burns.

International Chemical Safety Card

Authority

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990

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